Although it was the Lu family that was forced to lower their heads, as one of the seven sects and five families, the Lu family had to lower their heads to a young man. How could Li Mubai feel proud? Therefore, Li Taigong smiled bitterly and asked bitterly, "What kind of explanation do you want?"
Li Mubai came for Yang Fan today. The old man that Lin Zixiong said might want to see Yang Fan was Li Mubai. The person standing behind Young Master Jiang was Lu Taigong, and the person standing behind Shen Mu was Li Taigong. Li Mubai thought highly of Shen Mu. Because of his love for Shen Mu, he had a good impression of Yang Fan, who had repeatedly played an important role at critical moments.
However, his original intention was only to meet this junior and say a few words of consolation. Perhaps he would even give him some help so that Yang Fan could support Shen Mu more. Deep down, it was impossible for a person with a high status to treat Yang Fan as an equal. The help he wanted to give to Yang Fan, to be exact, was a reward from an old man.
But now? Not only him, but also Old Man Lu, whose temper was even worse than his and who was even more arrogant than him, had no choice but to lower their heads to a young boy. It was impossible to give him a reward. He rushed to give land, money, and women, and was afraid that he would not accept it. This contrast was really …
Yang Fan said decisively, "It's very simple. I want him dead!"
Yang Fan pointed at Lu Bin, and everyone was in an uproar.
Yang Fan had already said this, but no one took it seriously at that time. Everyone just thought that he was saying something mean. If someone intended to harm the eldest grandson of the Lu family, it was reasonable for the Lu family to catch him and force him to commit suicide. But it was a bit weird the other way around.
What's more, Yang Fan was neither injured nor dead, and none of his family and friends were injured. How could he want Lu Bin dead? That was the Lu family of Fan Yang, once the first family in the world, but now it was only ranked below the Cui family. Such a request … was extremely arrogant and unreasonable!
Lu Zhongjia suddenly changed his expression, Li Mubai turned pale with fright, Dugu Yu looked blank, and Lu Bin was furious. Only Dugu Ning Ke …
Ning Ke looked at Yang Fan with eyes full of inquiry, doubt, and curiosity. She had seen many men, all of whom could be regarded as outstanding young men, but none of them could make her so interested.
What kind of man was this Yang Fan? He didn't look like a madman, nor did he look like an idiot. He didn't look like someone who would seek revenge for the smallest grievance, someone who would rather lose his life than let others take even half a step back. But why was he able to make such an unexpected move?
Ning Ke's pair of clever eyes stared at Yang Fan, observing the most subtle expression on his face, every flicker of his eyes, every movement of his eyebrows, and every wrinkle of his lips. She still didn't know what Yang Fan wanted to do, but she was sure that Yang Fan must have a purpose.
He must have a very good reason!
She just looked at him, as if she could see into his heart at once. Ning Ke was very smart, but she didn't have the ability to see through people's hearts. But she didn't know why, when she looked at Yang Fan, she seemed to be able to sense something in his heart.
In this world, there were always some things that people couldn't explain. Just like some strangers, some felt like old friends at first sight, and some felt disgusted at first sight, without any reason. Buddhists called it good karma and bad karma, they were all caused by the previous life. Since it couldn't be explained, it could only be explained in this way.
So, Ning Ke gave her brother another look. Although Dugu Yu was puzzled, he obeyed his sister's words. He didn't make a move, so the only one who would come forward to persuade Yang Fan was Li Mubai and Old Li Grandpa Li.
Old Li had already thrown away his old face, the immortal demeanor he had when he first appeared was nowhere to be seen! Face? How much is face worth? Today, if he was forced by Yang Fan to borrow the power of heaven and really forced Lu Binzhi to commit suicide, then he would lose all face. Not only would the Lu family lose face, but all the people of the seven sects and five families would also be shamed.
Unfortunately, Yang Fan was still unmoved. Suddenly, there was a heavy sound from the stairs. An armored soldier quickly went up the stairs, cupped his fists and reported, "Reporting to the imperial envoy, there are flags fluttering in the distance, there are troops moving. It seems that the Chang 'an commander has already sent the Imperial Army to Qu River. Looking at their speed, they will arrive soon!"
The faces of the people in Furong Restaurant changed again. Li Mubai said anxiously, "Young Langjun, killing one person will offend the whole family. Why bother?"
Yang Fan didn't care and said with a smile, "I believe that in order to protect the whole Lu family, even if you ask Old Lu to commit suicide, Old Lu would be willing to die. If you don't want Lu Binzhi to die, then wait to bring a disaster to the whole Lu family! If Liu Guotian comes, I can't hide it! "
If his death alone could bring peace to the Lu family, Lu Zhongjia would not hesitate to die. But he was willing to die himself, but he didn't want his grandson to die. The Lu family only had two brothers. The eldest grandson was a clean freak, and he hated to have sex with a husband and wife. He only had one son, and he refused to share the same room with his wife. If the eldest branch wanted to have children, it all depended on this second grandson.
Old Lu's face was gloomy and uncertain. All kinds of thoughts came one after another, but how could he come up with a plan?
There was a loud noise in the distance. Everyone looked up and saw that a group of people had already arrived at the bridge.
"Forget it! I will die! "
Lu Binzhi's eyes were about to spit fire. He glared at Yang Fan, and suddenly pulled out the sword from the waist of his guard and placed it across his neck.
"Binzhi, don't!"
Lu Zhongjia shouted in panic. Fortunately, the guard beside Lu Binzhi was skilled and quickly grabbed Lu Binzhi's wrist. The sword was sharp, and it had already cut a bloody line on Lu Binzhi's neck.
Old Lu staggered, and almost died from fright. Li Mubai was so angry that he stomped his feet. His wooden clogs slammed against the wooden boards, and the sound of hooves could be heard: "Beta Persei, my son, are you really so heartless? If you aren't afraid of shortening your life, this old man will bow to you and beg you to spare that little bastard! "
Old Lu's arrogance was gone, and he angrily shouted: "This old man will die in place of my grandson, and apologize to you. Yang Langzhong, what do you think?"
"Hahahaha …"
Yang Fan suddenly stood up, and supported Old Li who was about to bow. He then said to Old Lu: "The two elders love this junior, and your sincerity is moving. I only hope that this arrogant kid can understand the two elders' good intentions. If you don't want me to kill Lu Binzhi, it is not difficult, but you have to agree to three conditions! "
Hearing that there was still hope, Old Lu looked up and saw that the group of people surrounded by the Chang 'an token of honor had already crossed the bridge. He was so anxious that his heart almost jumped out of his chest, and he repeatedly said: "Speak, speak, speak, speak quickly, Liu Qiantian is about to arrive!"
Yang Fan said with a smile: "There is no hurry!" He walked over, and whispered a few words in Maqiao's ear. Hearing this, Maqiao's face immediately revealed a strange expression. He glanced at Yang Fan, and then at Ning Ke, who was standing quietly, and couldn't help but smile as he hurried downstairs.
Yang Fan turned back and said with a smile: "Alright, General Ma can stop him for a while, now tell me my conditions!"
Yang Fan raised a finger and said: "The first condition, Lu Binzhi immediately return to the ancestral home of Fanyang, and for the rest of his life, he is not allowed to leave Fanyang!"
Fanyang was a part of Beijing and Baoding, that was the base of the Lu family of Fanyang. Yang Fan's words sent Lu Binzhi back to his hometown. Lu Zhongjia was hating his grandson's incompetence, causing him to make a fool of himself at such an old age. He gritted his teeth and said hatefully: "Yes!"
Yang Fan said again: "The second condition, all the Lu family members scattered everywhere must all return to Fanyang, and cannot come out within three years!"
Lu Zhongjia was startled, and his expression immediately changed. At present, there were many vacant positions in the Southern Border, and the Lu family of Fanyang was actively participating in the planning, wanting to get a share of the profits. If all the Lu family members returned, wouldn't they miss a good opportunity?
Yang Fan's smile was a little cold: "What?"
Li Mubai heard Yang Fan's request, and after a moment of daze, his eyes suddenly brightened.
All the aristocratic families were fighting for the vacant positions, but although there were many empty positions, there were even more powers fighting for these positions. The aristocratic families only had the advantage in manpower and resources, and could not monopolize these positions with one hand. If there was one less Lu family, the other aristocratic families could arrange for two more nephews.
Li Mubai immediately said in a low voice to Lu Zhongjia: "This Yang Fan is young and spirited, and does not fear death. If we do not agree, I'm afraid he would really rather die than drag the Lu family down with him. Old brother, be careful!"
Lu Zhongjia glared fiercely at him, and said in a deep voice: "My Lu family currently has no less than twenty officials in the court. According to what you say, do you want all of them to resign and return home? Ha! Although the Emperor is eager to suppress the aristocratic families, I'm afraid that if my Lu family really does this, the Emperor will instead be restless day and night? "
Yang Fan said: "The nephews of the Lu family who have already become officials are naturally not included!"
Hearing this, Lu Zhongjia felt slightly more at ease. After thinking for a moment, he could only reluctantly give up the many vacancies in the south. Gritting his teeth, he said: "I also agree to this condition!"
Yang Fan said: "The third condition, the nephews of the Lu family will inevitably be dissatisfied with Yang Fan. If in these three years, there are descendants of the Lu family who have not returned to Fan Yang who have the intention to harm me, we will fight, and life and death will be up to the heavens. In the future, when the Lu family comes out, they cannot use this as an enemy! "
This condition was really nothing compared to the second one. Without even thinking, Lu Zhongjia said: "This old man agrees!"
Yang Fan said: "Good! Then please, Lu Taigong, swear in the name of the Lu family's ancestors that if the Lu family violates this oath, the thousand-year-old aristocratic family will be destroyed in a day, and there will be no more descendants! "
This oath, for such a large aristocratic family, was more effective than any poison oath. Since Lu Zhongjia had agreed, he did not hesitate, immediately raising three fingers to the sky and loudly swearing.
As Yang Fan listened to Lu Zhongjia loudly swearing, a trace of a relaxed smile slowly blossomed on his face. From the beginning to the end, he had never thought of really forcing Lu Binzhi to death. If he forced Lu Binzhi to death, the Lu family would definitely not let him off. Whether it was using the Lu family's official power to plot against him, or using death warriors to assassinate him, it would all be extremely dangerous and troublesome.
Moreover, the various aristocratic families of the seven sects and five families were competitors, and they also had intertwined and intertwined interests. For so many years, the Qinghe Cui, Xingyang Zheng, Zhao Jun Li, Longxi Li, Taiyuan Duke, Boling Cui, and Fan Yang Lu families had only intermarried internally. This was breaking the bones and connecting the tendons. If he really forced the Lu family to this point, he would offend everyone.
In addition, although the Lu Clan had enmity with Yang Fan, and Yang Fan's Hidden Sect and Young Master Jiang's Visible Sect also had enmity, they were allies when it came to dealing with Wu Zetian. An additional ally meant an additional strength. If he really eradicated the Lu family, the one to benefit would only be Wu Zetian.
What Yang Fan truly wanted was to force Old Madam Lu to make these three oaths. He would first force Lu Binzhi to commit suicide, then he would back off. That way, it would be easy for the other party to accept.
Confining Lu Binzhi in Fan Yang's home was simply a smokescreen to conceal Yang Fan's true intentions. His true goals were only the last two. What Yang Fan cared about the most was naturally the third. However, he had not expected that while he had only proposed the second because he wanted to weaken the Lu family, the one that had truly caused the Lu family great pain was precisely this one.
This one had caused the Lu Clan to suffer for a hundred years!
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